View
comments
Laura Kenny broke down in tears on Friday after winning her fifth Olympic gold medal, saying she hoped her three-year-old son Albie would be proud of her.
Already the most successful British female athlete in Games history, Kenny added the madison title to her list of cycling achievements alongside team-mate Katie Archibald.
The 29-year-old, who married fellow Olympic great Jason Kenny following the Rio Games, gave birth to their son in August 2017.
Laura Kenny (L) broke down in tears on Friday after winning her fifth Olympic gold medal
After her latest remarkable victory by a crushing 43 points over the Danes, Kenny was emotional as she said: ‘Albie’s gone to London with my parents this week. It’s just brought a completely different... I don’t know why I feel sad.
'I’ve never missed him so much in my life. I kept saying, “Don’t ask me about Albie”. It’s so hard leaving him at home.
‘I couldn’t have done it without these girls. With Katie, I feel as if I am racing with my sister.
Kenny added the madison title to her list of achievements alongside team-mate Archibald
‘When I had Albie I just wanted to make him so proud and there was a point when I thought, “This isn’t going to happen again”. I don’t think I have won a bike race since I have been a Kenny! I started to think that I shouldn’t have changed my name! Trott was the lucky name. I hope I have made him proud.
